Pay Range Minimum
Job Code:
DB130
Hourly:
$24.23
FLSA*:
Exempt
Monthly:
$4,200
Grade:
508
Annually:
$50,400

*This is an Exempt position. Employees in this position are paid a salary on a monthly basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Sponsored Research Awards Manager in the Office of Research, Grants and Contracts (RGC), serves as a lead expert in sponsored research award setup. Has responsibility for complex award setup of grants and contracts. Receives, analyzes, and interprets sponsored award notices with high complexity for key information such as funding source, award type, billing mechanism, reporting requirements, and revenue recognition method. Performs budgetary adjustments to properly establish awards in the university¿s accounting system with high accuracy. Maintains expert-level knowledge, including required data, functionality, connectedness, and systematic nature of all award setup tasks for the university¿s systems related to award setup. Provides expert knowledge of the processes, procedures, and policies related to sponsored awards documentation used. Troubleshoots various system issues in conjunction with the lead or manager. Identifies areas of improvement, assists in resolving system issues and troubleshoots various system issues in conjunction with the lead or manager. Facilitates request from OSP, RGC and other business units and serves as a liaison between these offices. Issues new projects, program income, or cost share accounts. Reviews and maintains documentation related to processes such as award setup training materials, checklists, etc. Organizes and conducts educational seminars/workshops for staff and the research community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree and three years of business/finance, IT or research administration experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience with the PeopleSoft Financials and Grants module, or equivalent ERP system, is strongly preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER:

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran's status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.

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